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Rough on Grease

From Twentieth century home cook book, 1905

Serves 1

Excellent for taking grease-spots from carpets or other fabrics.

Presented as published in 1905. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.

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As published

This recipe was extracted from Twentieth century home cook book (1905) by Francis Carruthers, page 177. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

Rough on Grease. — The following will be found a most excellent preparation for taking grease-spots from carpets or other fabrics : Four ounces white Castile soap, four ounces alcohol, two ounces ether, three ounces ammonia, one ounce glycerine. Cut the soap fine ; dissolve in one quart soft water over the fire ; then add four quarts more soft water

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